William Lustig’s notorious shocker MANIAC is coming back to disc in a new 4K restoration with fresh bonus features (including—full disclosure—one by yours truly). Keep reading for the complete specs and cover art.
Blue Underground releases the three-disc Limited Collector’s Edition of MANIAC, with Joe Spinell in the psychopathic title role, co-starring Caroline Munro and featuring Tom Savini’s graphic makeup effects, on November 13. The centerpiece is the brand new 4K transfer of the uncut, unrated movie from the recently discovered 16mm original camera negative, presented in 1.85:1 widescreen. Audio tracks include DTS-HD 7.1, DTS-HD 2.0 and Dolby Digital 2.0; the first pressing will come with a 3D lenticular slipcover (seen below). The bonus features are:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray w/Feature Film):
- Audio Commentary #1 by producer/director William Lustig and producer Andrew W. Garroni
- Audio Commentary #2 by producer/director William Lustig, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, editor Lorenzo Marinelli and Joe Spinell’s assistant Luke Walter
- NEW! MANIAC outtakes
- NEW! “Returning to the Scene of the Crime With William Lustig”
- “Anna and the Killer”: Interview with star Caroline Munro
- “The Death Dealer”: Interview with special makeup effects artist Tom Savini
- “Dark Notes”: Interview with composer Jay Chattaway
- “Maniac Men”: Interview with songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky
- Theatrical trailers
- TV spots
- Radio spots
- MR. ROBBIE: MANIAC 2 Promo Reel
Disc 2 (DVD):
- THE JOE SPINELL STORY
- MANIAC publicity
- MANIAC controversy
BONUS: MANIAC original motion picture soundtrack CD by Jay Chattaway
BONUS: Collectable booklet with new essay by Michael Gingold
Retail price is $39.95.
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